North Durham Academy | Bridging the Gap Between Education and Work

Aspirations and Future Planning / May 29th, 2021

North Durham Academy | Bridging the Gap Between Education and Work

Sixth Form students at North Durham Academy, Stanley, Co Durham, took part in our Bridging the Gap employability programme. The programme is designed to enhance their empolyability skills and increase their aspirations.

Aspirations and Future Planning / January 15th, 2025

Supporting our Young People into University - Our Guide

One key talking point when visiting Newcastle University on our recent trips, was discussing the range of routes and support available to students from varying backgrounds, to ensure that they can still access the opportunities that more privileged students can access. This ranges from reduced grade offers, to financial support whilst at university, to a support network of similar students before they begin university; we have collated this helpful guide of some of these access schemes available in the North East.

Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / June 17th, 2018

Improving the Self-Belief of Teenage Girls

Our film documents and explains the impact of our Building Self-Belief programme with Year 9 Girls at Consett Academy, County Durham. The programme helps the young people to grow in confidence and encourages them to be more aspirational about their future careers. It was a privilege to work with them.

Consett Heritage Project / September 9th, 2024

Joan Colling - Consett Heritage Podcast

Joan is from a family who have lived and worked in Consett for many generations. She worked at the steelworks and discussed her role at the steelworks, and the impact the closure had on her family, friends and the community as a whole.